https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:59:23 +0000 Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:26:05 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=22335 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=540709&title=any-non-drivers#540709 Author: yermasyada
Subject: 22335
Posted: 10 November 2008 at 7:26pm

Thanks for the replies

It sounds like a lot of people manage fine for the day to day stuff.

I guess there's probably more single parents that don't drive than couples where neither drives.

I was thinking about situations like going on holiday, just getting to the airport with lots of luggage. Can we buy a universal car seat that we'd be able to use in a taxi?

It also crossed my mind that I'm not entirely sure how we'd get back from the hospital after giving birth! LOL

Milliemoo ]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:26:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=540709&title=any-non-drivers#540709 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=540447&title=any-non-drivers#540447 Author: Bobbie
Subject: 22335
Posted: 10 November 2008 at 3:25pm

I've only recently got my license.
I live near most amenities and I've found public transport has been fine for me and my DD.

The thing that made me go and finally get it was the idea of juggling a toddler and a new baby and public transport/shopping etc. I guess it depends on how many kids you want and how far apart you want to have them.

If memory serves there's a few non-drivers on this board actually.

ETA: My DH drives though

Edited by Bobbie]]> Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:25:46 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=540447&title=any-non-drivers#540447 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=539956&title=any-non-drivers#539956 Author: Maya
Subject: 22335
Posted: 09 November 2008 at 10:21pm

I've got a couple of friends who don't drive, one of whom can't coz her eyesight isn't good enough, and they cope just fine altho they both have husbands that drive.]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 22:21:03 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=539956&title=any-non-drivers#539956 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=539908&title=any-non-drivers#539908 Author: yermasyada
Subject: 22335
Posted: 09 November 2008 at 8:58pm

Hi there,

That's great to hear. Likewise, when we moved to Auckland, we chose a suburb that had plenty of local amenities and wasn't to far from the city. I love where we live and the only time I feel like a car would be handy, is for the occasional day trip to places we haven't seen before. Oddly, we very rarely use taxis. I think I've been in a taxi about 4 times in 2 years! I always say though, that because we don't have the expense of a car, we shouldn't feel guilty if we want to use a taxi. We just never seem to need to.

If a friend offers to take me somewhere (that they happen to be going to) though, like the garden centre, I'll always say yes...and buy them coffee and cake, so everyone wins! LOL

On to prams. I've always wanted a Silver Cross coach pram (like my mum had) but I can't find any stockist in NZ, which is a real shame.

Milliemoo

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 20:58:16 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=539908&title=any-non-drivers#539908 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=539854&title=any-non-drivers#539854 Author: mamanee
Subject: 22335
Posted: 09 November 2008 at 7:35pm

I don't drive, never have I don't think I ever will. My mum has never driven and she brought up two kids without ever needing to drive. Granted, my parents were together until I was 16 and my father drives, but we were a one car family with dad working away all the time.

Now, onto me, I don't drive and I have an 18 month old son. I live in Hamilton and I bought my buggy with the intention of catching the bus regularly so I shopped accordingly.   In regards to say grocery shopping, I just shop when I need to and buy enough to be able to carry home either in the tray under the buggy or in shopping bags. Because I have never driven I usually tend to live closer to amenities like doctors, supermarkets, parks and things like that so I don't feel like I am missing out.

I am on my own at the moment and have been a solo parent for a little while (my sons father and I are back together but he is working in Australia) so no use of a car there either.

Occasionally friends will take me shopping if need be, but I don't like to ask because I feel like I can be independent without driving.

My mum is one of the most independent people I know and she has been through her life just fine without driving and doesn't have to rely on anybody else.

]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:35:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=539854&title=any-non-drivers#539854 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=539784&title=any-non-drivers#539784 Author: yermasyada
Subject: 22335
Posted: 09 November 2008 at 6:21pm

Hi there,

I know we're in the extreme minority here, but I was just wondering if there where any other 'non driving couples' out there?

Neither of us have ever needed to drive and I don't see that changing when we hopefully have a baby. I have no doubt that a car would be a handy thing to have and be able to utilise every now and again, but the expense (for us) just doesn't stack up.

I'd be interested in hearing from anyone else who doesn't drive and how they've found it with a child/children. I appreciate it really depends on where you live as to whether you can survive without a car, which again limits the amount of people who might be in a similar situation to us.

Looking forward to your thoughts

Milliemoo]]> Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:21:38 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=22335&PID=539784&title=any-non-drivers#539784